Speed is deadly. Since 2018, there have been over 58,000 speed related crashes in Ohio. 912 of those crashes resulted in fatalities, and in 3,798 someone was seriously injured. There’s been an alarming increase in speeding and reckless driving during the pandemic, and it’s getting worse. This trend is impacting people who we love–parents, children, […]
South and North Moreland Boulevard from Griffin Avenue to Larchmere Boulevard are set to be reconstructed starting in April of 2023. This $7 million project will redesign the intersections and roadway in this essential economic district connecting Shaker Square to the surrounding neighborhoods. You can learn more about the project at NorthandSouthMoreland.com. The City of […]
The Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) has been working for the past six months on a 5-County Climate Action Plan. This Climate Action Plan will improve our environment and quality of life. Unfortunately, a well-organized campaign of climate change deniers overwhelmed five public listening sessions and an online channel with negative comments and disruptive […]
Update 2/22: Rep. Patton is removing the amendment in HB23 that would have ended the long-awaited Superior Midway. Thank you to all of our partners who emailed, called, and submitted testimony. Now the real work begins in engineering and constructing a world-class bikeway in Cleveland. Learn more about the Midway and sign-up to get email […]
Once the longest span in the country, the Clark Pershing bridge (also known as the Clark Avenue bridge) was removed from service in 1980 and replaces with a larger structure nearby that serves as I-490 today. The original bridge was built as a key link across the valley, and the I-490 bridge serves the same […]
As part of a coalition of mobility-focused organizations, Bike Cleveland submitted a set of policy recommendations to the new County administration. The platform, put together by Bike Cleveland, Clevelanders for Public Transit (CPT), ADA Cleveland, Maximum Accessible Housing (MAHO), Youth Challenge, and Northern Ohioans for Budget Legislation Equality (NOBLE), includes policies related to land use, […]
Bike Cleveland believes that 2023 is the year to rapidly implement low-cost bicycle network improvements and city-wide traffic calming. We believe that now is the time to fix past wrongs and fundamentally change our built environment for the better. Cleveland has an opportunity to learn from other cities like Pittsburgh, Austin, Denver, Boston, and […]
Last week, The Ohio House passed an amended version of a distracted driving bill that would make using a phone while driving a primary offense rather than a secondary offense. Under the current law, officers are not able to stop a driver for texting or using their mobile device while driving, nor issue a citation, unless local […]
Happy Election Day-Eve! Tomorrow is an important day across the country, with many significant races happening locally. It’s essential to vote all the way down the ballot and make sure your voice is heard on the local level. Polls will be open from 6:30am to 7:30pm. Find your polling location here. Make sure to bring […]
South and North Moreland Boulevard from Griffin Avenue to Larchmere Boulevard are set to be reconstructed starting in January of 2023. This $7 million project will redesign the intersections and roadway in this essential economic district connecting Shaker Square to the surrounding neighborhoods. You can learn more about the project at NorthandSouthMoreland.com. In its current […]
The City of Cleveland is seeking public feedback as they prepare plans to repave North and South Moreland Boulevards. You can learn more on the project website: NorthandSouthMoreland.com. The current plan being proposed is: Repair and resurface the roadway. Reconfigure Intersections (including bump-outs and realigning intersections to reduce pedestrian crossing distances) at: Livingston Road Ashwood […]
The second round of public meetings for Lee Road in Shaker Heights is scheduled starting on June 15th. Your input during this phase is critical, because several options for bicycle facilities are going to be shown as options. These will include in-road bike lanes, a separated path, and a two-way cycle track. It is very […]